Young People's Theatre to Present Green Thumb's TAGGED This Spring
Young People's Theatre welcomes Green Thumb Theatre and their production of tagged by acclaimed Canadian playwright Dave Deveau. Peer pressure and online popularity take centre stage in this timely and important play about responsibility in social media. tagged will be presented in the Studio from April 21 to May 8.
Three young people are swept up in a social media maelstrom as a picture from a party goes viral. The photo, a passed-out girl's face with the word "slut" written on it in lipstick, prompts the characters to deal with issues of ownership, privacy and culpability. As an officer investigates Jerri and Webber about the online harassment of a fellow student, not all is as it appears to be. Do these teens actually understand the consequences of their actions? Do the police have a case for a criminal act? How responsible are we for the words we type and what they may lead others to do? tagged explores the potential for harm when actions on social media cascade into unanticipated outcomes.
Directed by Patrick McDonald. Featuring Agnes Tong, Gilli Roskies and Scott Button. Video and Set Designer: Craig Alfredson; Costume Designer: Connie Hosie.
Green Thumb Theatre was founded in 1975 to develop original Canadian plays for young audiences. Since that time, Green Thumb has emerged as one of Canada's leading theatre companies for young people, producing excellent material for audiences and artists, and contributing to the growing body of work evolving in this field.
DETAILS:
tagged
By Dave Deveau
Directed by Patrick McDonald
Produced by Green Thumb Theatre
Additional development support provided by Young People's Theatre
In the Studio April 21 - May 8, 2015
Recommended for ages 13 & up | Running time: approximately 50 minutes
Media Opening: Tuesday, April 22 at 1:15 PM
Weekday Performances: Mon. - Thur. @ 10:15 AM & 1:15 PM | Fri. @ 10:15 AM
Weekend Matinees: Sun. Apr. 26 @ 2PM & 4 PM | Sun. May 3 @ 2PM
Young People's Theatre | 165 Front Street East, Toronto
Tickets: $19-$24 | HST & service charges extra (prices subject to change)
Box Office: 416.862.2222 | Online tickets & more information: youngpeoplestheatre.ca
Photo by Mark Halliday © Moonrider Producations.
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